Japanese automotive giant Nissan is increasing its investments in the electric car world. Announcing that it is working with NASA on its new electric car battery, Nissan said the solid-state battery, which it believes is a “game changer,” will be available in 2028.
Unlike the lithium-ion battery, which is the most important component of electric cars, the solid-state battery promises to shake up the electric car world by lowering prices and increasing performance. The Japanese company wants to put on sale its first electric car with an all-solid-state battery by 2028.
Nissan makes date for solid-state battery electric car
Nissan will be one of the early adopters of all-solid-state battery technology. The automaker plans to roll its all-lithium-ion battery-powered car off the assembly line by 2028. The company, which opened a production facility for these batteries at the Japan Research Center, will make the first production in 2024.
According to Nissan, the all-solid-state battery will replace the lithium-ion battery in use for a 2028 product launch and a pilot factory launch in 2024. Powerful enough to be used in pacemakers, this solid-state battery will be about half the size of current batteries and will charge in 15 minutes instead of a few hours.
In fact, late last year the Japanese company announced plans to launch its own solid-state batteries by 2028 as part of the Nissan Ambition 2030 roadmap. But recent reports have provided insights into the first electric car with an all-solid-state battery.
Fast-charging batteries can help users replace their petrol vehicles with all-electric models, especially if they are compatible with existing charging infrastructure. Assuming that the range capacity of the lithium-ion battery is comparable to current vehicles, the 2028 plan looks realistic.
Interest in electric vehicles is growing due to concerns over the use of fossil fuels that contribute to climate change and pollution. Players in the electric car industry such as Tesla and Waymo are growing and the competition is heating up day by day.
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